Can I Install Carpet on Stairs as a DYIer?!?

Home Depot is installing carpet for me in two weeks in my basement. They are wanting $8.50 per stair for installation on 13 stairs for a total of $110.50 just for stairs and they are already getting an install labor payment as well as materials.

These are simple basement stairs with stair "casing" on either side...all I am doing is carpeting the treads and risers and tucking the sides on straight stairs. Looking to do hollywood/box style (1 piece per each stair/tread).

Is this something I could do myself with good results if I have a knee kicker from a friend? Looking to hopefully save the extra $110.50 in addition to the other install fees they have for the room alone.

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Can I Install Carpet on Stairs as a DYIer?!?

You can do anything yourself it you plan well enough and do your research. Im in a similar situation as I am going to have my basement carpeted but I will be doing the stairs myself because of the added cost.

After having put down a runner down my main staircase I can tell you that the key will be to pull the carpet tight under the risers and to get into the creases of where the treads meet the risers.

Can I Install Carpet on Stairs as a DYIer?!?

That's relatively inexpensive for stairs. You'll find out when you get into it that steps can be a real pain. You can certainly do it yourself. Just be prepared for some frustration until you get the hang of things.

Can I Install Carpet on Stairs as a DYIer?!?

Can I Install Carpet on Stairs as a DYIer?!?

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Originally Posted by Rhat

Home Depot is installing carpet for me in two weeks in my basement. They are wanting $8.50 per stair for installation on 13 stairs for a total of $110.50 just for stairs and they are already getting an install labor payment as well as materials.

These are simple basement stairs with stair "casing" on either side...all I am doing is carpeting the treads and risers and tucking the sides on straight stairs. Looking to do hollywood/box style (1 piece per each stair/tread).

Is this something I could do myself with good results if I have a knee kicker from a friend? Looking to hopefully save the extra $110.50 in addition to the other install fees they have for the room alone.

Stairs are something you show a helper some time down the road.If you want them to last and not be a danger to any one.$110. is cheep I get 175.to 250.depending on the carpet BUT IF YOU MUST. GO to a job site and watch someone install some to see how it is done. good luck !!!!